Mourners have gathered in the thousands in London to honour the memory of the Queen
Thousands of mourners have gathered in London to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II during her state funeral.
The solemn event has left the streets and roads of Greater Manchester quiet and empty, providing an eery atmosphere as the country unites in honouring the memory of the late monarch. The Queen's coffin will make its final journey today from Westminster as members of the royal family join in a congregation of 2,000 guests.
On today's bank holiday, Manchester Evening News reporters went across Manchester to capture the emptiness and stillness of the city during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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